Does REM-dependent OSA matter? In Hypertension, it does!

Whilst we know that Severe OSA is associated with cardiovascular risk, a significant ‘grey area’ exists. This grey area is where the evidence for cardiovascular risk is less obvious…

OSA is usually worse in REM : it’s a well known phenomenon. REM sleep is associated with more hypotonia (less muscle tone) and your tongue base will be more prone to collapsing… and that will lead to worsening oxygen desaturations (drop in oxygen levels).

When OSA occurs entirely in REM, does it lead to worse health outcomes?